Two nests have now been destroyed in Cornwall and surveillance in this area continues.

No live hornets have been seen in Hull since a single dead Asian Hornet was found in a house, despite extensive surveillance.

The appeal says: “The New Alresford response highlights the importance of public awareness of this species and we are encouraging all stakeholders, particularly in the Cornwall and Hampshire regions, to help raise awareness of the need to be vigilant and report this species.”

If an Asian hornet is seen it can be reported via an online form, the Hornet Watch app; or by sending a picture to the alert email address: alertnonnative@ceh.ac.uk